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Athletics' Zack Gelof, Nick Kurtz look to create more runs vs. Angels

The Los Angeles Angels and Athletics will get together for a four-game series when the American League West rivals begin the set on Thursday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

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If the All-Star Game Started Tomorrow: My Mock 2026 Midseason All-Star Teams

Every July, Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game showcases the sport’s biggest stars. While fan voting has always been part of the tradition, it doesn’t always result in the players having the best seasons earning a starting spot.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 18

Athletics Look to Angels After Rough Series vs. Pirates

Entering the series vs. the Pirates, many believed the Athletics would catch fire to end the first half of the season. In Game 1, this notion was in full swing as the Athletics would put together a very impressive 11-2 win.

Aaron Civale News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 18

Aaron Civale's Rough A's Return From IL, Corresponding Move Released

The A's seemed to be getting a bit of help to their injury-filled rotation this week, and were expected to get a good start from their veteran pitcher.

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 18

Athletics Sunk by Pirates: Takeaways From Series-Deciding Loss

After a great stint in Las Vegas and in Game 1 of the series, the Athletics have regressed hard. Right now, the Athletics are 36-38, and 1.5 games back from Seattle for the A.L West lead.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 18

MLB roundup: Ryan O'Hearn's six-RBI effort powers Pirates past A's

Ryan O'Hearn homered and drove in a career-best six runs while leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to an easy 12-4 victory over the Athletics on Wednesday in West Sacramento, Calif.

Freddy Peralta News / Viral Sports News / June 18

Mets’ Stance on Freddy Peralta Appears to Be Taking Shape

The New York Mets entered the season with high expectations after an aggressive winter of roster building. Big-name acquisitions were meant to transform them into legitimate championship threats, yet the club has struggled mightily and failed to meet those lofty standards.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 18

Ryan O'Hearn's 6 RBIs spark Pirates' demolition of Athletics

Ryan O'Hearn homered and drove in a career-best six runs while leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to an easy 12-4 victory over the Athletics on Wednesday in West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 17

Paul Goldschmidt (3-run HR), Yankees wallop White Sox

Paul Goldschmidt capped a five-run fifth inning by hitting a three-run homer and the New York Yankees extended their home winning streak over the Chicago White Sox to eight games with a 10-5 victory on Wednesday night.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / June 18

2026 Transactions: Phillies Demote Painter, Guardians Promote Watson

The Marlins hit Andrew Painter hard on the 17th, as the rookie righty gave up six earned runs (two home runs) over two frames. Now, Painter will get a reset as he will go north to Lehigh Valley.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 17

Austin Wynns Elects Free Agency

Catcher Austin Wynns has elected free agency, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He was outrighted by Atlanta earlier this week. Since he has at least five years of big league service, he has the right to reject outright assignments in favor of free agency without forfeiting any salary.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Athletics News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / June 17

Brewers Called Fit for Red Sox’s Sonny Gray, But Does It Add Up?

The Milwaukee Brewers have a two-headed monster at the top of the starting rotation with Jacob Misiorowski and Kyle Harrison and that's going to expand to three in the very near future.

Nick Kurtz News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 17

Athletics' Kurtz Putting Together Generational Start to Career

After the first wave of All-Star ballots came in, it is clear that Nick Kurtz is not getting the recognition he deserves. Nick Kurtz is, without a doubt, a generational talent for the Athletics, but the hype surrounding him has been subpar at best.

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Lawrence Butler News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 17

How Athletics' Lawrence Butler Is Breaking Out Once Again

The A's are playing near .500 baseball right now, and sit 36-37 following their Tuesday night loss against the Pirates. The offense has been led by the usual leaders, Nick Kurtz, Shea Langeliers, and Tyler Soderstrom.

Jose Soriano News / Athlon Sports / June 16

Jose Soriano Was One of the Best Pitchers in Baseball for Six Starts. Now Comes the Real Test.

We’ve featured many articles about starting pitchers here at Athlon Sports but José Soriano is one starter who sometimes gets lost in the shuffle. Based on Soriano’s preseason 2026 fantasy baseball outlook he was not selected in many shallow and medium-sized winter and early spring drafts.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 16

Cardinals gets bold trade deadline prediction from ex-GM

The MLB Trade Deadline isn’t until August 3. However, rumors are flying about who will go where and where. Among those are the St. Louis Cardinals, who are reportedly looking to upgrade their pitching.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / June 15

2026 Transactions: Cubs Trade for Zulueta, Royals Acquire Seabold

It was a busy Monday across Major League Baseball in terms of the volume of transactions made. Both the Cubs and Royals acquired relief help, while the Twins promoted a hot-hitting outfielder from Triple-A.

Athletics News / Inside The Diamonds / June 15

Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Skenes Ten Strikeouts not Enough, Reynolds goes Deep, and Mangum Robbed

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 36-36 record following a series loss to Miami. The club dropped the rubber match of the series 4-2 on Sunday. This ended a disappointing homestand.

Athletics News / HITC / June 15

The numbers from Las Vegas series show how potent A’s offense will be in new home

The Athletics’ six-game Las Vegas preview was not just a noisy spectacle; it also produced numbers that suggest their future home could be a hitter’s paradise.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / June 15

2026 MLB Daily Recap: Rockies Set Franchise Mark, Marlins Continue Hot June

Thanks to a very favorable hitting environment, we saw some wild offensive numbers in Las Vegas this past week. And on June 14, the Athletics’ one-week tour of their new home ended with a bang, as the Rockies & A’s combined for 32 runs.

Athletics News / Ball Exclusives / June 14

Watch: Rockies erupt for 23 runs in dominant win over Athletics

The Colorado Rockies rattled off six home runs on Sunday as they demolished the Athletics 23-9 and set a new franchise record for runs in a single game.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / June 14

Fantasy Baseball Week 11 Winners and Losers: Paredes Heats Up, Martinez Is the Season's Most Overlooked Bat

Some weeks give you a clean story. This week gave us a third baseman quietly playing like an MVP candidate, a fifth starter who has not allowed an earned run in two weeks, a former Cy Young winner posting an ERA that would make a better SAT score and a wild first-ever game in the City of Sin.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / June 12

It’s Getting Late Early for the Red Sox, Who Must Start the Sell

Following their first postseason berth since 2021, there was a lot of helium surrounding the Boston Red Sox entering the year. There were definite concerns with their starting lineup, but the pitching on paper should pick up most of the slack.